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Baked beans vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baked beans and wheat Bread

  • The amount of selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, calcium, and folate in wheat Bread is higher than in baked beans.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily selenium needs 50% more than baked beans.
  • Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60, while the glycemic index of baked beans is 40.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, home prepared and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.5%
Contains more IronIron +105.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +486%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +679.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +169%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baked beans Wheat Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baked beans Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Selenium 5.7µg 33.4µg 50%
Manganese 0.255mg 1.377mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.408mg 6.25mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.049mg 0.382mg 26%
Iron 1.99mg 4.09mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.439mg 25%
Protein 5.54g 12.96g 15%
Phosphorus 109mg 188mg 11%
Carbs 21.63g 55.77g 11%
Folate 48µg 86µg 10%
Calcium 61mg 165mg 10%
Sodium 422mg 601mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 313kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g 1.72g 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.47mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.456mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.153mg 5%
Copper 0.159mg 0.198mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.948g 0.989g 4%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 59mg 4%
Potassium 358mg 223mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.133g 1.019g 3%
Fiber 5.5g 4.7g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Fats 5.15g 4.27g 1%
Net carbs 16.13g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.428mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.379mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.287mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.282mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.153mg 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baked beans Wheat Bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Baked beans
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Baked beans
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.